[[Image:West End Roatan in Honduras.JPG|thumb|300px|right|West End Village on Roatán]]

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'''Roatán''' is one of the [[Honduras]] [[Bay Islands]] in the Caribbean Sea.

'''Roatán''' is one of the [[Honduras]] [[Bay Islands]] in the Caribbean Sea.

==Understand==

==Understand==

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The island is located near the largest barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea and the second largest worldwide after Australia's Great Barrier Reef. It has become an important cruise ship and scuba diving destination in Honduras.

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The island of Roatan is located 30 miles off the north coast of Honduras atop the worlds second largest coral reef. The reef attracts many fish, and is world known for scuba diving.

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Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands at about 77 kilometres (48 mi) long, and less than 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) at its widest. The island has a number of beaches, all of which are public. Originally an English colony, and later ceded to Honduras, Roatan has a mixture of english and spanish speaking natives.

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With two cruise ship ports, Roatan has become a cruise destination, and roads and beaches can be busy when ships are in port. Prices for services may be higher when a ship is in.

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In recent years the island has experienced a lot of development and has a number of resorts along with more rustic accommodation as well. The western side of the island is the most populated and where most tourists stay, and the eastern side is more remote and isolated.

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Roatan has a warm climate with daytime temperatures between 80-90 year round.

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For many years the island was a hidden gem, with some of the most beautiful white beaches and the best snorkel and diving spots in the Caribbean, but it was 'discovered' around 2005 by cruise ships and hotel developers.

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[[Image:West End Roatan in Honduras.JPG|thumb|300px|right|West End Village on Roatán]]

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Tourists used to be mainly divers but the islands beaches have attracted additional package tourists and cruise ships. In recent years, several new cruise ship ports have been opened, causing a significant influx of traditional cruise ship tourists to the island. You'll know when the cruise ships are in port because suddenly there are several thousand additional tourists on the beaches and in towns. It is best to avoid buying anything when cruise ships are docked, the prices of food, goods, and services generally double to quadruple to capitalize on the higher expendable incomes of the typical cruise ship passenger.

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==Villages==

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There are three types of traveling experiences in Roatan. First would be the typical Caribbean resort-oriented beach vacation experience which can be found at any number of islands in the region. This type of vacationing is still developing on Roatan, however, in the past few years it has become a bit more common and the island offers many resorts and activities that would appeal to those who prefer this type of setting. Alternatively, Roatan can still be experienced through the back door and more rustic accommodations are abundant. If you are looking to sleep under a mosquito net with little to no view of any other human, you can certainly experience this on Roatan. The final type of traveling experience on Roatan is the cruise ship, these visitors are generally in town for short bursts of time and come in huge numbers, it's not unusual for you to wake up and have West Bay suddenly be covered with several thousand cruise ship passengers rubbing shoulders to find a small patch of available beach to soak up the sun in. Several cruise ships have ports in Roatan, but some dock only in the exclusive private towns and beaches owned by the resort, and you will hardly notice them except for the large ships on the horizon.

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Luckily there are still parts of the island that harken to past times when Roatan was more of a remote destination. Although development is spreading to all parts of the island, one can still find more rustic settings and establishments east of French Harbor. Keep in mind that traveling to the far eastern end of the island can take time due to road conditions. Those staying around the West End of the island should expect at least an hour of travel time to reach Camp Bay in a car.

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==Villages==

[[Image:French_Harbor.jpg|thumb|French Harbor, Roatan]]

[[Image:French_Harbor.jpg|thumb|French Harbor, Roatan]]

* '''West Bay''' - is the furthest-west area of the island, has some good restaurants and places to stay, and several large resorts have been built on the beach. It's arguably the best stretch of beach in the western portion of the island - powder-white sand that is very well maintained. The reef is a short swim away for excellent snorkeling, especially near the west-most tip, also known as Tabyana Beach. West Bay is also home to some of the best sunsets. It is recommended to spend beach time in the West Bay and bar time in the West End.

* '''West Bay''' - is the furthest-west area of the island, has some good restaurants and places to stay, and several large resorts have been built on the beach. It's arguably the best stretch of beach in the western portion of the island - powder-white sand that is very well maintained. The reef is a short swim away for excellent snorkeling, especially near the west-most tip, also known as Tabyana Beach. West Bay is also home to some of the best sunsets. It is recommended to spend beach time in the West Bay and bar time in the West End.

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* '''West End''' - has some good restaurants and places to stay, and it is definitely the most fun town on the island. There are bars, restaurants, live music, right on the Caribbean. West End is currently undergoing a major reconstruction project on its main street that will improve transportation and the sewage lines; however, it makes the street very difficult to travel by foot or car. The project is scheduled for completion around March 2012, though it could get pushed back. If going before then, try to stay as close to the start of the main street as possible. Taxis cannot reach the far end, and walking essentially involves a difficult obstacle course.

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* '''West End''' - has some good restaurants and places to stay, and it is definitely the most fun town on the island. There are bars, restaurants, live music, right on the Caribbean. The are also a multitude of dive shops, if you are interested in learning to dive, or would like to do some fun dives as a certified diver.

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* '''[[Sandy Bay]]'''- a mostly residential area, Sandy Bay also has a few resorts, such as Anthony's Key Resort, where you can swim with dolphins, as well as a hostel, Roatan Backpackers' Hostel. There are also a few restaurants such as The Blue Parrot, The Beach Grill at Blue Bahia, and Tranquil Seas. Octopus Divers is in Sandy Bay, if you're staying in the area and would like to do diving. The Carambola Gardens is located in Sandy Bay as well. If you are interested in doing volunteer work on the island, there are several non-profits in Sandy Bay, such as Clinica Esperanza, Care4Communities, and the SandCastle Library. The Sandy Bay beach gives easy access to beautiful snorkeling, which is about a 200 meter swim from shore.

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* '''[[Sandy Bay]]'''

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* '''[[Coxen Hole]]''' - is where the airport is located, and most of life's necessities can be found here, including stores, restaurants, and banks.

* '''French Harbor''' - has some good restaurants and resorts and most tourists do not venture further east than French Harbor, which is at roughly the mid point of the island. Past this point are a few newer beach resorts, resort communities, and some private towns with beaches and resorts. Many of the resorts, restaurants and bars on this part of the island were in the past a secret of locals and expats but with the west end becoming more crowded the secret is out and more tourist are finding their way to the east end of the island. One point of interest would be Jonesville and the infamous Hole in the Wall restaurant reached by taking a small water taxi from Jonesville to reach it. Another is Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge and the Tasty Tarpon Restaurant located on Camp Bay Beach the largest of all the beaches of the Bay Islands and can be accessed by car or boat.

* '''French Harbor''' - has some good restaurants and resorts and most tourists do not venture further east than French Harbor, which is at roughly the mid point of the island. Past this point are a few newer beach resorts, resort communities, and some private towns with beaches and resorts. Many of the resorts, restaurants and bars on this part of the island were in the past a secret of locals and expats but with the west end becoming more crowded the secret is out and more tourist are finding their way to the east end of the island. One point of interest would be Jonesville and the infamous Hole in the Wall restaurant reached by taking a small water taxi from Jonesville to reach it. Another is Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge and the Tasty Tarpon Restaurant located on Camp Bay Beach the largest of all the beaches of the Bay Islands and can be accessed by car or boat.

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* '''[[Coxen Hole]]''' - is where the airport is located, and most of life's necessities can be found here, including stores, restaurants, and banks.

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* '''Punta Gorda''' - Fishing community of the Garifuna.

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* '''Oak Ridge-Punta Gorda''' - shortly after the fork in the road to Oak Ridge, the paved road ends and you can continue to Port Royal which was originally founded by English pirates. Past this there lies a few small villages and a handful of homes mostly occupied by expatriates.

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* '''Oak Ridge''' Fishing community with few roads, and buildings on stilts over the water.

* '''Camp Bay''' - is a further on from Oak Ridge about 4.5 miles and home to the largest natural beach on all the Bay Islands - Camp Bay Beach, which you can gain free access to at a couple different locations and has a small beachfront resort and restaurant: Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge. Camp Bay is about the furthest you can go in a car. Past Camp Bay are the mangroves which are quite beautiful when navigated by boat and kayak. There are many tours through the mangroves which can be chartered from various points on the island.

* '''Camp Bay''' - is a further on from Oak Ridge about 4.5 miles and home to the largest natural beach on all the Bay Islands - Camp Bay Beach, which you can gain free access to at a couple different locations and has a small beachfront resort and restaurant: Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge. Camp Bay is about the furthest you can go in a car. Past Camp Bay are the mangroves which are quite beautiful when navigated by boat and kayak. There are many tours through the mangroves which can be chartered from various points on the island.

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* '''Port Royal''' Small community, originally founded by English pirates

American, Delta and Continental offer flights to [[San Pedro Sula|San Pedro Sula's]]'s Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (''Aeropuerto Internacional Ramón Villeda Morales'') (IATA:SAP, ICAO:MHLM), also known as La Mesa International Airport situated on the mainland, from which you can then get connecting services to Roatan.

American, Delta and Continental offer flights to [[San Pedro Sula|San Pedro Sula's]]'s Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (''Aeropuerto Internacional Ramón Villeda Morales'') (IATA:SAP, ICAO:MHLM), also known as La Mesa International Airport situated on the mainland, from which you can then get connecting services to Roatan.

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TACA, a group of five regional airlines, offers service from Miami, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC with connecting service to Roatan, including mid-week flights.

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Avianca, a group of five regional airlines, offers service from Miami, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC with connecting service to Roatan, including mid-week flights, plus flights from elsewhere in Central America.

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There are also local airlines such as SOSA, CM Airlines, [http://www.air-viva.com air viva] and Isleña (part of Avianca's regional service) connecting the island with [[La Ceiba]], [[San Pedro Sula]], and [[Tegucigalpa]]. Prices are all over the map due to fuel costs and inflation, but usually average in at about US$200 for a flight from [[Tegucigalpa]]-Toncontin to Roatan

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There are also local airlines such as SOSA, CM Airlines, [http://www.air-viva.com air viva] and Isleña (part of TACA's regional service) connecting the island with [[La Ceiba]], [[San Pedro Sula]], and [[Tegucigalpa]]. Prices are all over the map due to fuel costs and inflation, but usually average in at about US$200 for a flight from [[Tegucigalpa]]-Toncontin to Roatan

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'''Flights to Roatan from Europe''', Madrid to San Pedro Sula (SPS) with Air Europa. From there several airlines have connecting flights to Roatan. See: Honduras gets a direct link to Europe from Madrid [https://roatan360.com/honduras/news/honduras-gets-direct-link-europe/]

The island is visited by a number of cruise lines, such as Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

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The island is visited by some cruise lines, such as Princess, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

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There are two cruise ship ports, Port of Roatan in Coxen Hole, and Mahogany Bay outside of French Harbor. Mahogany Bay has an onsite beach, shops, and activities such as zipline, so cruise visitors don't have to experience the rest of the island. The beach is nice and the setting amazingly surreal, with 2 rusting shipwrecks within view. Cruises also port in Coxen Hole.

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A new cruise ship stop named Mahogany Bay opened up recently outside of French Harbor. The beach is nice and the setting amazingly surreal, with 2 rusting shipwrecks within view. Cruises also port in Coxen Hole.

====By ferry====

====By ferry====

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The Galaxy Wave [http://www.roatanferry.com/schedule-fares.html] is a modern catamaran ferry that travels to/from the Muelle de Cabotaje port in [[La Ceiba]], east of the city centre on the Honduras Mainland; Galaxy Wave is currently (June '15) the only ferry option to Roatan. The ferry is fast, clean, comfortable, and reliable. It departs from La Ceiba twice daily, once in the morning at 09:30 and once in the afternoon at 16:30. Departure times from Dixon Cove, Roatan are at 07:00 and 14:00. The journey lasts about 70 minutes. As of June 2015 the regular-class cost is 729 Lempiras (33.50 USD) from La Ceiba to Roatan and 705 Lempiras (32.40 USD) from Roatan to La Ceiba; there is no discount for buying a return and prices reflect a 13.5% price increase from the year before.

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The Galaxy Wave [http://www.roatanferry.com/schedule-fares.html] is a new ferry that travels to/from [[La Ceiba]] on the Honduras Mainland. The ferry is clean, comfortable, and very reliable. It departs from La Ceiba twice daily, once in the morning at 9:30AM and once in the afternoon at 4:30PM. Departure times from Roatan are 7AM and 2PMs. It costs about US$28 US (524 lempira) for a 1 way trip. Prices have risen significantly recently.

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The former catamaran service by Captain Vern that provided direct ferry service between West End, Roatan and Utila is no longer operating.

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A catamaran operates a direct daily ferry service between West End, Roatan and Utila leaving Utila at 6:30AM, arriving West End around 11AM. Departing Roatan at 1PM it arrives in Utila around 5PM. Contact Captain Vern, (''[mailto:vfine@hotmail.com vfine@hotmail.com]''), ☎ +504 3346-2600, ☎ +504 9910-8040.

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Other options are to ''island hop'' traveling on The Galaxy Wave between Roatan and La Ceiba and then The Utila Princess between La Ceiba and Utila.

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The Utila Dream now provides ferry services between Roatan to Utila once a day at 10:45am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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Afternoon boats can be more rough due to stronger winds. Make sure to take some travel sickness pils if you are unsure how you will react. The trip from La Ceiba to Roatan is much more rough then the return trip. Some locals will only fly from the mainland to Roatan, but will take the ferry from the island to the mainland.

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Afternoon boats can be more rough due to stronger winds. Make sure to take some travel sickness pills if you are unsure how you will react. The trip from La Ceiba to Roatan can be rougher than the return trip, some locals fly from the mainland to Roatan, but will take the ferry from the island to the mainland.

====Charter boat====

====Charter boat====

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Another option is to charter a boat from one of the locals. Normally the best way to go about this is to approach one of the dive schools as they normally aren't using their boats in the afternoons. Find other travellers who want to do the same and go in a group of 4 or 6.

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Another option is to charter a boat from one of the locals. Normally the best way to go about this is to approach one of the dive schools as they normally aren't using their boats in the afternoons. Find other travelers who want to do the same and go in a group of 4 or 6.

==Get around==

==Get around==

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Roatán has a system of paved roads connecting the most important communities of the Island. From the Western End of the Island, at the community of West Bay, the road leads through West End, Sandy Bay, Coxen Hole, Brick Bay, Mount Pleasant, French Harbour and Oakridge - Punta Gorda after which it becomes a dirt road and continues east for a distance, to the area of Paya Bay, Camp Bay, Port Royal, and other eastern communities.

Roatán has a system of paved roads connecting the most important communities of the Island. From the Western End of the Island, at the community of West Bay, the road leads through West End, Sandy Bay, Coxen Hole, Brick Bay, Mount Pleasant, French Harbour and Oakridge - Punta Gorda after which it becomes a dirt road and continues east for a distance, to the area of Paya Bay, Camp Bay, Port Royal, and other eastern communities.

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====Bus====

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Buses run every 15 min between Coxen Hole and West End during the day. They depart from opposite the market in Coxan Hole. Buses run every hour to Oak Ridge, stopping at the new ferry terminal and passing through French Harbour, Polly Tilly Bight, and Punta Gorda on the way. These buses leave from opposite the HB Warren supermarket in Coxen Hole.

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Buses run every 15 min between Coxan Hole and West End during the day. They depart from opposite the market in Coxan Hole. Buses run every hour to Oak Ridge, stopping at the new ferry terminal and passing through French Harbour, Polly Tilly Bight, and Punta Gorda on the way. These buses leave from opposite the HB Warren supermarket in Coxen Hole.

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====Taxi====

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There are hundreds of taxis and they can be bargained with. But ask the price in advance and if it seems high, ask another. Even if you agree on the price make sure you have the exact amount of the fare as some corrupt taxi drivers do not give back your change. Many taxies are "colectivo" or shared and will be stopping along the way. Prices from the airport are fixed during the day and negotiable at night. A cab from the airport to West Bay is US$25. Tipping is not expected by drivers. If you are looking for contact details for a reputable taxi driver during your stay, the [http://roataxi.com roatan taxi directory] is a community contributed list of drivers with ratings from other travelers. Taking a taxi with a reliable driver is highly recommended.

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There are hundreds of taxis and they can be bargained with. But ask the price in advance and if it seems high, ask another. Prices from the airport are fixed during the day and negotiable at night. A cab from the airport to West Bay is US$10. Tipping is not expected by drivers.

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There are water taxis during daylight that link West Bay and West End for US$3 per person 1 way. Wait on the end of a dock, and flag them down.

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There are water taxis during daylight that link West Bay and West End for US$3 per person 1 way.

====Scooters====

====Scooters====

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Renting scooters is an efficient way to see different areas of the island. The rental agencies will happily provide you with detailed maps and explanations on how to best see the island. Scooter rentals can be found on the main road in West End and West Bay. The daily rent is between USD25-35. As a guarantee against accidents agencies will want to swipe your credit card. Be careful as the roads have no shoulder and local drivers stop in the middle of the road, and may pass on curves. Expect poor road quality with potholes. Speed bumpers are also abound.

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Renting scooters is a very economical and fun way to see the island. The asphalt road is reasonably well maintained and there is lots to see on Roatan besides the West End so hire a scooter and start exploring. The rental agencies will happily provide you with detailed maps and explanations on how to best see the island. Scooter rentals are abundant in West End.

==Talk==

==Talk==

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English, Spanish, Garifuna.

English, Spanish, Garifuna.

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English is widely spoken, especially in the West End and West Bay communities and is the native language of Roatanians of British and African descent (except for the Garifuna). Spanish is spoken natively by all residents who have come from mainland Honduras and is the second language of many of the native English speakers. Spanish is the official language of Honduras and as such is the primary language of the school system. Garifuna is spoken by the Garifuna people who are descendants of the Kalipuna peoples of St. Vincent. There is also 'Island Talk' spoken by the native Caribbean people.

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English is widely spoken, especially in the West End and West Bay communities and is the native language of many Roatanians of British and African descent (except for the Garifuna). Spanish is spoken natively by most residents and is the second language of many of the native English speakers. Spanish is the official language of Honduras and as such is the primary language of the school system. Garifuna is spoken by the Garifuna people who are descendants of the Kalipuna peoples of St. Vincent. There is also 'Island Talk' spoken by the native Caribbean people.

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Most individuals living on Roatan are bilingual (English/Spanish).

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Many individuals living on Roatan are bilingual (English/Spanish).

==See==

==See==

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* '''Cameo Factory''' in Coxen Hole

* '''Cameo Factory''' in Coxen Hole

* '''Carambola Gardens'''

* '''Carambola Gardens'''

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* '''Caves of Helen''', explore the caves.

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* '''Caves of Helene''', explore the caves.

* '''Dolphin show''', at Anthony's Key Resort.

* '''Dolphin show''', at Anthony's Key Resort.

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* '''East end''', if you are up for an adventure, visit the east end of the island past Oak Ridge to Camp Bay Beach the largest of all the Bay Island beaches. The road changes from pavement to dirt/gravel mix and continues on to Punta Blanca and Camp Bay. A 4x4 vehicle is not required for the journey and you'll see many driving compact cars and scooters. This end of the island is home to many locals and some expats as well as a few resorts, one that needs to be mentioned is Camp Bay Beach Beach Adventure Lodge wich is the only resort on Camp Bay Beach. It is also the home of the Tasty Tarpon restaurant and a place to gain free access to the beach with free parking and a depot for your east end adventure from snorkeling/ diving to flyfishing and Mangrove Forest boat or kayak tours. There are a few other interesting stops along the way such as Marble Hill Farms where wonderful local jams &amp; jellies are made. Asylum bar &amp; grill is on a palapa literally over the calm waters in Camp Bay which can sometimes feel like the restaurant at the end of the universe after the long journey of getting there. Luckily these places always have beer on ice and grilled food which makes the trip worth it. If you're looking to get off the beaten path and out of the tourist ridden West End, this is it.

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* '''East end''', if you are up for an adventure, visit the east end of the island past Oak Ridge to Camp Bay Beach the largest of all the Bay Island beaches. The road changes from pavement to dirt/gravel mix and continues on to Punta Blanca and Camp Bay. A 4x4 vehicle is not required for the journey and you'll see many driving compact cars and scooters. This end of the island is home to many locals and some expats as well as a few resorts, one that needs to be mentioned is Camp Bay Beach Beach Adventure Lodge wich is the only resort on Camp Bay Beach. It is also the home of the Tasty Tarpon restaurant and a place to gain free access to the beach with free parking and a depot for your east end adventure from snorkeling/ diving to fly fishing and Mangrove Forest boat or kayak tours. There are a few other interesting stops along the way such as Marble Hill Farms where wonderful local jams &amp; jellies are made. Asylum bar &amp; grill is on a palapa literally over the calm waters in Camp Bay which can sometimes feel like the restaurant at the end of the universe after the long journey of getting there. Luckily these places always have beer on ice and grilled food which makes the trip worth it. If you're looking to get off the beaten path and out of the tourist ridden West End, this is it.

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Santa Helena located in Roatans municipal of Santos Guardiola, is a small secluded island 12 miles further east of Roatan. This off 'the beaten path' beautiful tropical paradise is a one mile by two mile island that is sparsely populated with indigenous people that still live life as it was in the 'Old Caribbean', unspoiled and uncommercialized from tourist related development, without electricity or government subsidised infrastructure. St. Helene is the epitome of a 'sleepy little fishing village'. Access to Helene is by private boat or passenger ferry service from Oak Ridge.

* '''Garifuna Village Tour''', in Punta Gorda

* '''Garifuna Village Tour''', in Punta Gorda

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* '''Marine Science Museum''', at Anthony's Key Resort.

* '''Marine Science Museum''', at Anthony's Key Resort.

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* '''Micro brewery''', Roatan makes beer.

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* '''Oak Ridge''', is a small village on the eastern end of the island. On arrival, you'll be offered water-taxi tours to the Hole-in-the-Wall restaurant, neighbouring communities, and around the harbour, but it's also pleasant to walk through the village, which has many brightly coloured wooden houses on stilts along the shore.

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* '''Oak Ridge''', is a small village on the eastern end of the island. On arrival, you'll be offered water-taxi tours to the Hole-in-the-Wall restaurant, neighbouring communities, and around the harbour, but it's also pleasant to walk through the village, which has many brightly colored the wooden houses on stilts along the shore.

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* '''Pigeon Cayes''', visit the deserted islands.

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* '''Pigeon Cayes''', Two small deserted islands.

* '''Punta Gorda''', renting a scooter and driving to Punta Gorda takes about 1 hr each way, and goes through some beautiful countryside. It can be nice to get away from the touristy areas and get back into places that look and feel like Honduras. The town of Punta Gorda is friendly and you may run into a beach party if you are lucky.

* '''Punta Gorda''', renting a scooter and driving to Punta Gorda takes about 1 hr each way, and goes through some beautiful countryside. It can be nice to get away from the touristy areas and get back into places that look and feel like Honduras. The town of Punta Gorda is friendly and you may run into a beach party if you are lucky.

*<see name="Marine Park" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">The marine park is a protected area of reef stretching from West Bay to Sandy Bay and snorkeling and diving are good ways to see the marine life. Go out in a kayak, a boat, or just swim out from the shore. The reef is less than 100m from shore in many locations.</see>

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*<see name="Saint Helene" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="" url="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roatan-St-Helene-Passenger-Ferry-Freight-Tours/856784291013382" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Santa Helena located in Roatans municipal of Santos Guardiola, is a small secluded island 12 miles further east of Roatan. This one mile by two mile island is sparsely populated with indigenous people that still live life as it was in the 'Old Caribbean', unspoiled and uncommercialized from tourist related development, without electricity or government subsidised infrastructure. St. Helene is the epitome of a 'sleepy little fishing village'. </see>

==Do==

==Do==

[[Image:West_Bay.jpg|thumb|West Bay, Roatan]]

[[Image:West_Bay.jpg|thumb|West Bay, Roatan]]

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Roatan is known for its Scuba Diving. There are many dive shops all over the island, but the majority are located on the west side.

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*<do name="Coconut Tree Divers" alt="Coconut Tree" address="Half Moon Bay, West End" directions="Turn left at West End roundabout, shop is immediately on your left." phone="+504 2445-4081" phoneextra="US:+1 813 964-7214 UK: +44 151-324-0701 email="coconuttreedivers@gmail.com" url="http://www.coconuttreedivers.com/" hours="8AM-5PM" price="~US$40/dive" lat="" long="">The only PADI Career Development Center in Roatan. The shop offers 4 daily dives: the morning boat leaves at 9AM for 2 dives and returns at around 12:30PM. The afternoon dives go out at 1PM and 2.30PM respectively. Night dives are available every Tues &amp; Thurs. The shop's 2nd boat, ''Wish-U- Were-Here'', is dedicated for cruise ship visitors on various cruise ship schedules. 1 day experience program, PADI Discover Scuba Diving, for those who want to try scuba diving for the first time; inc. basic theory in the classroom, a short session in shallow confined water, followed by a 45-60 min dive in the afternoon. Friendly, experienced staff. Nitrox and Trimix are available. Snorkelers welcome.</do>

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*<do name="Roatan Divers" alt="Roatan Divers" address="West End" directions="Next to Lighthouse restaurant." phone="+504 9947 5611 " email="info@roatandiver.com" url="http://www.RoatanDiver.com" hours="8AM-5PM" price="From $35 per dive" lat="" long="">PADI 5 star certified dive centre in West End. Smallest groups, with new equipment and experienced multilingual staff. Offering Nitrox from $3 extra per tank. 3 daily dives, starting at 9.00, 11.30 and 14.30, night dives on request. Prices include all dive rental equipment. All PADI, from Open water to professional level. Fast boats will get you to the dive sites faster, meaning less time on board, with more time in the water. Private dock, making boarding a breeze, and a hot shower after diving.

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*<do name="Tyll's Dive" alt="Tyll's Dive Shop" address="West End" directions="When you enter into West End turn left and we are across the street from The Blue Marlin (formley known as Purple Turtle)" phone="+504 9698 0416 " url="http://www.tyllsdive.com" hours="9AM-5PM" price="From $35 per dive" lat="" long="">Scuba divers with a small family atmosphere. Caters to small groups of 8 or less. Offers 3 dives a day starting at 9AM, 11AM. and 2PM, six days a week, Sundays and night dives upon request. Prices include all dive rental equipment. Small dive classes are offered from Open Water to Dive Master. 1 on 1 dive instruction available, Crowd free diving, multi-lingual staff. All the dive Instructors are PADI Certified as well as emergency first aid responders.</do>

*<do name="Quality Time Divers" alt="Quality Time Divers" address="West End" directions="When you enter into West End turn left and we are across the street from The Mares Store on the water behind the Roatan Sales and Rental building. phone="+504 2445 4182 " url="http://www.qualitytimediversroatan.com" hours="8AM-6PM" price="From $65 per dive" lat="" long="">Private scuba diving charters. Customers pick the dive times and locations of their dives. Honduran owned and operated.</do>

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*<do name="Barefoot Divers" alt="Barefoot Divers" address="Brick Bay" directions="Located mid-way between Coxen Hole and French Harbour, on the south side of the road, just east of the Coca Cola distributor, less than 10 minutes from the Mahogany Bay cruise ship port" phone="1-866-246-3706" url="http://www.barefootdiversroatan.com" hours="8am to 4pm" price= "from $40 per dive lat+"" long=""> Valet diving, where we do the work, and you have the fun. Dives depart at 8:30, 10:30 and 2pm daily, night dives on request. PADI 5 Star IDC Center offering all levels of instruction including professional level. Green DM internships offered, with a focus on marine conservation.</do>

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*<do name="Splash Inn Dive Shop" alt="Splash Inn Dive Shop" address="Main Street, West End" directions="In the center of West End on the Main Road, across the street and slightly past Tong's Thai Island Cuisine when coming from the roundabout." email="info@roatansplashinn.com" phone="(+504) 9626-7919" url="http://www.roatansplashinn.com" hours="7AM to 9:30PM" price= "~US$40 per dive" lat="16.303469" long="-86.593946"> PADI certified dive shop located in the center of West End. The provides 3 daily dives and night dives upon request. Services 40 dive sites with 3 of their own high-speed boats. They offer many diving and diving combination packages with their affiliate restaurant for walk-in divers and divers who stay as guests at their hotel. </do>

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===Fishing/Boat Charters===

The fishing is good just off the reef in Roatan. Marlin, Barricuda, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and much more can be caught in these waters.

The fishing is good just off the reef in Roatan. Marlin, Barricuda, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and much more can be caught in these waters.

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If you are a good swimmer, and keep an eye out for motorboats, you can swim straight out from west end towards the white buoys for about 200 m, you will arrive at a 10-30 ft deep reef that is great for snorkeling and freediving. Slightly further out the reef gets much deeper and you hit the wall.

If you are a good swimmer, and keep an eye out for motorboats, you can swim straight out from west end towards the white buoys for about 200 m, you will arrive at a 10-30 ft deep reef that is great for snorkeling and freediving. Slightly further out the reef gets much deeper and you hit the wall.

*<do name="Coconut Tree Divers" alt="Coconut Tree" address="West End Roatan Honduras" directions="Take taxi to West End, first shop on the left at the entrance to town." phone="+504 2445-4081" phoneextra="US:+1 813 964-7214 UK: +44 151-324-0701 email="coconuttreedivers@gmail.com" url="http://www.coconuttreedivers.com/" hours="8AM-5PM" price="~US$30/dive" lat="" long="">The only PADI Career Development Center in Roatan. The shop offers 4 daily dives: the morning boat leaves at 9AM for 2 dives and returns at around 12:30PM. The afternoon dives go out at 1PM and 2.30PM respectively. Night dives are available every Tues &amp; Thurs. The shop's 2nd boat, ''Wish-U- Were-Here'', is dedicated for cruise ship visitors on various cruise ship schedules. 1 day experience program, PADI Discover Scuba Diving, for those who want to try scuba diving for the first time; inc. basic theory in the classroom, a short session in shallow confined water, followed by a 45-60 min dive in the afternoon. Friendly, experienced staff. Nitrox and Trimix are available. Snorkelers welcome.</do>

* '''Fly-Fish'''. with Pescado Roatan, bonefish and permit on the fly [http://www.pescadoroatan.com]

* '''Fly-Fish'''. with Pescado Roatan, bonefish and permit on the fly [http://www.pescadoroatan.com]

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*<do name="Stanley Submarines" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="+504 3359-2887" email="karl@stanleysubmarines.com"url="http://www.stanleysubmarines.com" hours="" price="$400-1,500" lat="" long="">Karl Stanley has been designing, building, and piloting deep sea submersibles for over 20 years. He has logged over 1,300 dives and can take you to depths of 2,000 feet. Strives to provide cost-effective, direct access to the deep water for anyone who wishes to explore those depths. Tours from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet for 1.5-4 hr. His operation is the cheapest submersible tourist operation in the world. You can visit the website for more details on trips and prices.</do>

*<do name="Tyll's Dive" alt="Tyll's Dive Shop" address="West End" directions="When you enter into West End turn left and we are across the street from The Blue Marlin (formley known as Purple Turtle)" phone="+504 9698 0416 " url="http://www.tyllsdive.com" hours="9AM-5PM" price="From $25 per dive" lat="" long="">Scuba divers with a small family atmosphere. Caters to small groups of 8 or less. Offers 3 dives a day starting at 9AM, 11AM. and 2PM, six days a week, Sundays and night dives upon request. Prices include all dive rental equipment. Small dive classes are offered from Open Water to Dive Master. 1 on 1 dive instruction available, Crowd free diving, multi-lingual staff, well maintained dive equipment and an on hand technician. All the dive Instructors are PADI Certified as well as emergency first aid responders.</do>

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===Walking===

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You can walk along the beach to West Bay from West End in about 45 min, and can take a water taxi back if you like. They seem to stop running around sunset unfortunately, so make sure to catch them before it is too late. Parts of this walk are remote, so it's best to travel in a group.

You can walk along the beach to West Bay from West End in about 45 min, and can take a water taxi back if you like. They seem to stop running around sunset unfortunately, so make sure to catch them before it is too late.

*<do name="Submarine Dive" alt="Half Mile Dive" address="Half Moon Bay, West End" directions="" phone="+504 3359-2887" email="karl@stanleysubmarines.com"url="http://www.stanleysubmarines.com" hours="" price="$400-1,500" lat="" long="">Karl Stanley has been designing, building, and piloting deep sea submersibles for over 20 years. He has logged over 1,300 dives and can take you to depths of 2,000 feet. Strives to provide cost-effective, direct access to the deep water for anyone who wishes to explore those depths. Tours from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet for 1.5-4 hr. His operation is the cheapest submersible tourist operation in the world. You can visit the website for more details on trips and prices.</do>

* <do name="Roatan Institute for Marine Science" url="http://www.anthonyskey.com/rims/roatan-institute-for-marine-sciences.htm" alt="" address="Sandy Bay" directions="inside Anthony's Key" phone="" email="" fax="" hours="" price="" lat="latitude" long="longitude" tags="">In the past decade RIMS has established itself as a dedicated teaching institution. The facility is visited year-round by colleges, universities and high schools from abroad to study tropical marine ecosystems and the bottlenose dolphins housed at the facility. Many programs are for academic credit, some are in conjunction with other field research stations, and others are simply introductory courses to the ecology of coral reefs in the Caribbean.</do>

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The US dollar (US$) is generally accepted all over the island, however, your change is mostly given in Honduran lempiras. This method of money exchange is not recommended generally but if you're only stopping for the day from a cruise ship, it's an easier option to changing money that you may not use up.

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The local currency is the Lempira, but US dollars are accepted in almost all shops and restaurants, however, your change is mostly given in Honduran Lempiras, and the exchange rate varies from in each shop.

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Prices of everything skyrocket when cruise ships are in town, if you are looking to purchase anything, including food, it is best to wait until they have left port.

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Local handicrafts abound and can be had for very little money. Look for Central American arts and crafts, brightly-painted pottery, wood carvings, costume jewelry, tee-shirts, cigars and clothing. Remember that the asking price should only be considered a jumping-off point for some downward haggling. It's expected and if you have the stomach for it, you'll likely end up with a final price somewhere around 40-50% lower.

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Local handicrafts abound and can be had for very little money. Look for Central American arts and crafts, brightly-painted pottery, wood carvings, costume jewelry, tee-shirts, cigars and clothing. Remember that the asking price should only be considered a jumping-off point for some downward haggling. It's expected and if you have the stomach for it, you'll likely end up with a final price somewhere around 40-50% lower.

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West End has many gift shops. There are many tourist shops where you can buy t-shirts, hats, swim-ware, etc.

There are many great places to eat on Roatan, with the highest concentration of restaurants located in West End and West Bay. You can find traditional island food as well as delicious "north american" offerings, and seafood abounds - you can find top quality lobster for dinner for around US$15.

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The restaurants you will find along the West End beach are slightly more expensive than similar restaurants on the mainland but the food is of a very high standard. Seafood abounds and you can find top quality lobster for dinner for around US$10 US. Argentinian steaks are also popular.

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* <eat name="Asylum" alt="La Sirena" address="Camp Bay Beach" directions="Far northeastern end of the island past the main paved road" phone="+504 3320-6004" url="http://www.asylumroatan.com" hours="9AM-9PM or whenever the drinking stops" price="moderate" email="jimmyasylum@hotmail.com" lat="" long="">A Beach Bar on the end of a 40 ft dock stretching into the waters. Offer fishing trips on the Cayuca boat. Reef snorkel a few hundred meters from the dock, bring your own snorkeling gear, or rent a package for $5 a day. Camp on the beaches of Asylum for free with your own equipment or rent a camping package for $5 a night. Local residents of Roatan can utilize the camping packages for free. Asylum's Mermaid Grill will cook any fish you catch and prepare a meal for you.</eat>

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There is a small food caravan located on the main road hosted by an ex-pat Aussie. The food is cheap, and he is open late which is perfect for when you return home from one of the West Ends night spots.

*<eat name="Asylum" alt="La Sirena" address="Camp Bay Beach" directions="Far northeastern end of the island past the main paved road" phone="+504 3320-6004" url="http://www.asylumroatan.com" hours="9AM-9PM or whenever the drinking stops" price="moderate" email="jimmyasylum@hotmail.com" lat="" long="">A Beach Bar on the end of a 40 ft dock stretching into the waters. Offer fishing trips on the Cayuca boat. Reef snorkel a few hundred meters from the dock, bring your own snorkeling gear, or rent a package for $5 a day. Camp on the beaches of Asylum for free with your own equipment or rent a camping package for $5 a night. Local residents of Roatan can utilize the camping packages for free. Asylum's Mermaid Grill will cook any fish you catch and prepare a meal for you.</eat>

*<eat name="Dix Halfway Inn" alt="" address="West End" directions="Behind baptist church in Halfmoon Bay" phone="" url="https://www.facebook.com/dixhalfwayinnroatan" hours="" price="$5-22" lat="" long="">Best location in West End with ocean on both sides and an amazing view. Seafood is exceptional with experienced chefs. Ceviche is one of the best ones in the island. You dont want to miss the Jerk Wings and the Philly Cheesesteak if you are looking for different options.</eat>

* '''Gio's''', French Harbor. One of the nicer dining experiences on the island. It's a longtime mainstay for expats and islanders who can afford to dine out. Seafood is the specialty of course.

* '''Gio's''', French Harbor. One of the nicer dining experiences on the island. It's a longtime mainstay for expats and islanders who can afford to dine out. Seafood is the specialty of course.

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* <eat name="Hole in the Wall" alt="" address="via Jonestown" directions="You must take a small water taxi from Jonestown" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">All-you-can-eat lobster and steak on Sun and Wed. This restaurant is a hidden gem on the island. It is very popular with the people who own vacation homes on the island. It is low-key, and has some of the best food offered on the island</eat>

* <eat name="Hole in the Wall" alt="" address="via Jonesville" directions="You must take a small water taxi from Jonesville" phone="" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="" email="" fax="">All-you-can-eat lobster and steak on Sun and Wed. This restaurant is a hidden gem on the island. It is very popular with the people who own vacation homes on the island. It is low-key, and has some of the best food offered on the island</eat>

Roatan boasts a wide array of experiences for night life depending on your taste. Since the arrival of cruise ships, prices have risen somewhat and restaurants and bars cater to cruise passengers as well as North American and European tourists. These types of establishments are relatively easy to find as they are mostly located in and around the West End. Prices here are generally higher than in most other places on the island.

Roatan boasts a wide array of experiences for night life depending on your taste. Since the arrival of cruise ships, prices have risen somewhat and restaurants and bars cater to cruise passengers as well as North American and European tourists. These types of establishments are relatively easy to find as they are mostly located in and around the West End. Prices here are generally higher than in most other places on the island.

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The best part about drinking in the west end is the pub crawl that occurs almost every night. Its virtually mandatory to start at Sundowners and enjoy drinks whilst watching the sun go down over the beautiful bay in front. When Sundowners shuts at 10PM the whole bar shifts about 50 m down the street to kick on at the Purple Turtle where you can enjoy live music out the back. The Purple Turtle closes at midnight and from here most people continue on to the Nova Bar or the Twisted Toucan's will be the joint to party at and where you will meet most of the locals in the region this being a favorite haunt. Most people go home from here but if you really are feeling like an adventure grab a group of friends and head down the beach to FuBar.

The best part about drinking in the west end is the pub crawl that occurs almost every night. Its virtually mandatory to start at Sundowners and enjoy drinks whilst watching the sun go down over the beautiful bay in front. When Sundowners shuts at 10PM the whole bar shifts about 50 m down the street to kick on at the Purple Turtle where you can enjoy live music out the back. The Purple Turtle closes at midnight and from here most people continue on to the Nova Bar or the Twisted Toucan's will be the joint to party at and where you will meet most of the locals in the region this being a favorite haunt. Most people go home from here but if you really are feeling like an adventure grab a group of friends and head down the beach to FuBar.

* <drink name="La Sirena" alt="" address="Camp Bay Beach" directions="In Asylum" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Sunday barbecue with cold beer. A palapa bar/restaurant built over the water, good if you are on the less populated east end of the island.</drink>

* <drink name="La Sirena" alt="" address="Camp Bay Beach" directions="In Asylum" phone="" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Sunday barbecue with cold beer. A palapa bar/restaurant built over the water, good if you are on the less populated east end of the island.</drink>

*<drink name="The Thirsty Turtle" alt="" address="West Bay" directions="Bananarama" phone="" url="http://www.bananaramadive.com/thirsty-turtle/" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Beachfront Bar on West Bay Beach. At night they have live music, crab races, and other activities. Good place to grab a beer and drink it in the sea.</drink>

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*<drink name="Mayoka Lodge" alt="" address="Sandy Bay Road" directions="15 minutes from airport" phone="15618077138" url="www.mayokalodge.com" hours="Always Open" price="$395/night" lat="16.322" long="-86.578">Welcome to Roatan! Experience the magic of Mayoka Lodge Mayoka Lodge is a luxurious 6,500 sq. ft. beachfront boutique hotel, situated on Roatan’s pristine and unspoiled northern coast, in the Western Caribbean. This six-suite exclusive hotel combines the luxury of a private location with personalized service and attention to details. Mayoka is a peaceful oasis of beauty and tranquility, where guests will enjoy the soothing sounds of the nearby surf, gentle trade-wind breezes, breathtaking sunsets and a spectacular panoramic vista of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. We offer an ideal setting for romantic getaways and honeymoons, family reunions and corporate retreats.</drink>

*<sleep name="The Beach House" alt="" address="West End" directions="Half Moon Bay, on the beach at the entrance of West End" phone="+504 9971 7146" url="www.thebeachhouseroatan.com" checkin="1pm" checkout="12:00" price="US$95-150" lat="" long="">The Beach House is a four suite luxury boutique hotel right on the beach on Half Moon Bay. Each suite is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen and private beachfront balcony with dining and sun loungers, TV, DVD, Wi-Fi, Room service from The Landing Bar and Tapas menu.</sleep>

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*<sleep name="Blenny house" alt="" address="West end, Roatan" directions="North-east side of West End, ask taxi driver" phone="+504 3303 2328" url="http://www.bayislandsconnection.com/blenny-house/" checkin="03/15/2014" checkout="3/22/2014" price="US$50-60 for cabin, US$1000-1500 per wk for house" lat="16.30943076424597" long="-86.59419536590576">Jenny offers remote cabins for two people and a full family house for 6, but possibly more people. The accommodation is on the quiet end of West End on Roatan. So the noise from nightlife is far away. The location is beautiful. The cabins offer a double bed, private bathroom, porch with ocean view and outside kitchen. The family house has two nicely decorated bedrooms with bathroom in each. Upstairs is a huge living area and surreal ocean view terrace. It has a kitchen with oven, microwave, cooking facilities, dishwasher, etc. Jenny is a good host and she will make your stay is comfortable.</sleep>

* '''Coconut Tree Hotel''', [http://www.westbaycoconuttree.com/]. Great accommodations for travelers on a budget. All cabins have A/C and a refrigerator. Cabins in Westend and Westbay. Dorms available to '''Coconut Tree Divers''' [http://www.divingonroatan.com/] customers.

* '''Coconut Tree Hotel''', [http://www.westbaycoconuttree.com/]. Great accommodations for travelers on a budget. All cabins have A/C and a refrigerator. Cabins in Westend and Westbay. Dorms available to '''Coconut Tree Divers''' [http://www.divingonroatan.com/] customers.

*<sleep name="Coral Vista Villas" alt="" address="West End" directions="" phone="+1-855-288-7006" url="www.coralvistaroatan.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Located on a peninsula in the heart of West End, the five Coral Vista villas provide an oasis of luxury, right on the water and just steps from the energy and variety of Roatan's most popular village. These four-bedroom homes are perfect for extended families as well as groups of friends. Each one has AC, WiFi, private pool, multiple balconies and high-end furnishings.</sleep>

*<sleep name="Mango Creek Lodge" alt="" address="Port Royal" directions="In Roatan's East End and accessible only by water" phone="+504 9723-1424" url="http://www.mangocreeklodge.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Eco lodge offering diving, fly-fishing and eco adventures. The lodge has access to some of Roatan's healthiest reef. Great base for exploring the caves of Helene, hiking the island of Morat and visiting the pristine Pigeon Cayes. Accommodation is in over-the-water cabanas each with a private dock, swim ladder and hammock.</sleep>

* <sleep name="Marble Hill Farms" alt="" address="East End" directions=""Head towards the East end of the island and follow the posted signs to just past Punta Blanca on the left side of the road to Camp Bay" phone="US:+1 970 688-4120" email="" fax="" url="http://www.marblehillfarms.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="Dorm from US$20, rooms from US$55. Dives from US$25. Many packages available">Rustic eco-lodge, small casitas with kitchenettes, bunk lodging and package pricing including diving and lodging. New fishing and diving boats, numerous activities; diving and kite boarding, strolling through the gardens, and tasting homemade jams and jellies. Includes the Crow's Nest restaurant. Backpacker dorms with bunk beds and common bathrooms. Casitas – cabin style rooms with double beds and private bathrooms. Condo style rooms with double beds and private bathrooms.</sleep>

Las Verandas will provide accommodations for even the most discerning guests on the golf course, The Black Pearl. Pete and Perry Dye’s Championship Golf Course will be in addition to assorted water activities, including world-class diving, snorkeling and shallow or deep-water fishing.

*<sleep name="Mango Creek Lodge" alt="" address="Port Royal" directions="In Roatan's East End and accessible only by water" phone="+504 9723 1424" url="http://www.mangocreeklodge.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">Eco lodge offering diving, fly-fishing and eco adventures. The lodge has access to some of Roatan's healthiest reef. Great base for exploring the caves of Helene, hiking the island of Morat and visiting the pristine Pigeon Cayes. Accommodation is in over-the-water cabanas each with a private dock, swim ladder and hammock.</sleep>

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* '''West Bay B &amp; B''', [http://www.westbaybedandbreakfast.com ]. Clean, quiet, and affordable rooms located just one block from the west bay beach. A/C, TV, DVDs to borrow, beach gear to rent, internet cafe. The owner Glen is fantastic and very accommodating, he also cooks breakfast every morning.

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* <sleep name="Marble Hill Farms" alt="" address="East End" directions=""Head towards the East end of the island and follow the posted signs to just past Punta Blanca on the left side of the road to Camp Bay" phone="US:+1 970 688-4120" email="" fax="" url="http://www.marblehillfarms.com/" checkin="" checkout="" price="Dorm from US$20, rooms from US$55. Dives from US$25. Many packages available">Rustic eco-lodge, small casitas with kitchenettes, bunk lodging and package pricing including diving and lodging. New fishing and diving boats, numerous activities; diving and kite boarding, strolling through the gardens, and tasting homemade jams and jellies. Includes the Crow's Nest restaurant. Backpacker dorms with bunk beds and common bathrooms. Casitas – cabin style rooms with double beds and private bathrooms. Condo style rooms with double beds and private bathrooms.</sleep>

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*<sleep name="Blenny house" alt="" address="West end, Roatan" directions="North-east side of West End, ask taxi driver" phone="+50433032328" url="http://www.bayislandsconnection.com/blenny-house/" checkin="" checkout="" price="$50 to $60 for cabin, $1000-$1500/week for house" lat="16.30943076424597" long="-86.59419536590576">Jenny offers remote cabins for two people and a full family house for 6, but possibly more people. the accommodation is on the quiet end of West End on Roatan. So the noise from nightlife is far away. The location is beautiful. The cabins offer a double bed, private bathroom, porch with ocean view and outisde kitchen. The family house has two nicely decorated bedrooms with bathroom in each. Upstairs is a huge living area and surreal ocean view terrace. It has a kitchen with oven, microwave, cooking facilities, dishwasher, etc. Jenny is a good host and she will make your stay is comfortable.</sleep>

The island of Roatan is located 30 miles off the north coast of Honduras atop the worlds second largest coral reef. The reef attracts many fish, and is world known for scuba diving.
Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands at about 77 kilometres (48 mi) long, and less than 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) at its widest. The island has a number of beaches, all of which are public. Originally an English colony, and later ceded to Honduras, Roatan has a mixture of english and spanish speaking natives.
With two cruise ship ports, Roatan has become a cruise destination, and roads and beaches can be busy when ships are in port. Prices for services may be higher when a ship is in.
In recent years the island has experienced a lot of development and has a number of resorts along with more rustic accommodation as well. The western side of the island is the most populated and where most tourists stay, and the eastern side is more remote and isolated.
Roatan has a warm climate with daytime temperatures between 80-90 year round.

West Bay - is the furthest-west area of the island, has some good restaurants and places to stay, and several large resorts have been built on the beach. It's arguably the best stretch of beach in the western portion of the island - powder-white sand that is very well maintained. The reef is a short swim away for excellent snorkeling, especially near the west-most tip, also known as Tabyana Beach. West Bay is also home to some of the best sunsets. It is recommended to spend beach time in the West Bay and bar time in the West End.

West End - has some good restaurants and places to stay, and it is definitely the most fun town on the island. There are bars, restaurants, live music, right on the Caribbean. The are also a multitude of dive shops, if you are interested in learning to dive, or would like to do some fun dives as a certified diver.

Sandy Bay- a mostly residential area, Sandy Bay also has a few resorts, such as Anthony's Key Resort, where you can swim with dolphins, as well as a hostel, Roatan Backpackers' Hostel. There are also a few restaurants such as The Blue Parrot, The Beach Grill at Blue Bahia, and Tranquil Seas. Octopus Divers is in Sandy Bay, if you're staying in the area and would like to do diving. The Carambola Gardens is located in Sandy Bay as well. If you are interested in doing volunteer work on the island, there are several non-profits in Sandy Bay, such as Clinica Esperanza, Care4Communities, and the SandCastle Library. The Sandy Bay beach gives easy access to beautiful snorkeling, which is about a 200 meter swim from shore.

Coxen Hole - is where the airport is located, and most of life's necessities can be found here, including stores, restaurants, and banks.

French Harbor - has some good restaurants and resorts and most tourists do not venture further east than French Harbor, which is at roughly the mid point of the island. Past this point are a few newer beach resorts, resort communities, and some private towns with beaches and resorts. Many of the resorts, restaurants and bars on this part of the island were in the past a secret of locals and expats but with the west end becoming more crowded the secret is out and more tourist are finding their way to the east end of the island. One point of interest would be Jonesville and the infamous Hole in the Wall restaurant reached by taking a small water taxi from Jonesville to reach it. Another is Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge and the Tasty Tarpon Restaurant located on Camp Bay Beach the largest of all the beaches of the Bay Islands and can be accessed by car or boat.

Punta Gorda - Fishing community of the Garifuna.

Oak Ridge Fishing community with few roads, and buildings on stilts over the water.

Camp Bay - is a further on from Oak Ridge about 4.5 miles and home to the largest natural beach on all the Bay Islands - Camp Bay Beach, which you can gain free access to at a couple different locations and has a small beachfront resort and restaurant: Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge. Camp Bay is about the furthest you can go in a car. Past Camp Bay are the mangroves which are quite beautiful when navigated by boat and kayak. There are many tours through the mangroves which can be chartered from various points on the island.

American, Delta and Continental offer flights to San Pedro Sula's's Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (Aeropuerto Internacional Ramón Villeda Morales) (IATA:SAP, ICAO:MHLM), also known as La Mesa International Airport situated on the mainland, from which you can then get connecting services to Roatan.

Avianca, a group of five regional airlines, offers service from Miami, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC with connecting service to Roatan, including mid-week flights, plus flights from elsewhere in Central America.

There are also local airlines such as SOSA, CM Airlines, air viva and Isleña (part of Avianca's regional service) connecting the island with La Ceiba, San Pedro Sula, and Tegucigalpa. Prices are all over the map due to fuel costs and inflation, but usually average in at about US$200 for a flight from Tegucigalpa-Toncontin to Roatan

Flights to Roatan from Europe, Madrid to San Pedro Sula (SPS) with Air Europa. From there several airlines have connecting flights to Roatan. See: Honduras gets a direct link to Europe from Madrid [47]

The island is visited by a number of cruise lines, such as Carnival, Princess, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Lines.

There are two cruise ship ports, Port of Roatan in Coxen Hole, and Mahogany Bay outside of French Harbor. Mahogany Bay has an onsite beach, shops, and activities such as zipline, so cruise visitors don't have to experience the rest of the island. The beach is nice and the setting amazingly surreal, with 2 rusting shipwrecks within view. Cruises also port in Coxen Hole.

The Galaxy Wave [48] is a modern catamaran ferry that travels to/from the Muelle de Cabotaje port in La Ceiba, east of the city centre on the Honduras Mainland; Galaxy Wave is currently (June '15) the only ferry option to Roatan. The ferry is fast, clean, comfortable, and reliable. It departs from La Ceiba twice daily, once in the morning at 09:30 and once in the afternoon at 16:30. Departure times from Dixon Cove, Roatan are at 07:00 and 14:00. The journey lasts about 70 minutes. As of June 2015 the regular-class cost is 729 Lempiras (33.50 USD) from La Ceiba to Roatan and 705 Lempiras (32.40 USD) from Roatan to La Ceiba; there is no discount for buying a return and prices reflect a 13.5% price increase from the year before.

The former catamaran service by Captain Vern that provided direct ferry service between West End, Roatan and Utila is no longer operating.

The Utila Dream now provides ferry services between Roatan to Utila once a day at 10:45am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Afternoon boats can be more rough due to stronger winds. Make sure to take some travel sickness pills if you are unsure how you will react. The trip from La Ceiba to Roatan can be rougher than the return trip, some locals fly from the mainland to Roatan, but will take the ferry from the island to the mainland.

Another option is to charter a boat from one of the locals. Normally the best way to go about this is to approach one of the dive schools as they normally aren't using their boats in the afternoons. Find other travellers who want to do the same and go in a group of 4 or 6.

Roatán has a system of paved roads connecting the most important communities of the Island. From the Western End of the Island, at the community of West Bay, the road leads through West End, Sandy Bay, Coxen Hole, Brick Bay, Mount Pleasant, French Harbour and Oakridge - Punta Gorda after which it becomes a dirt road and continues east for a distance, to the area of Paya Bay, Camp Bay, Port Royal, and other eastern communities.

Buses run every 15 min between Coxen Hole and West End during the day. They depart from opposite the market in Coxan Hole. Buses run every hour to Oak Ridge, stopping at the new ferry terminal and passing through French Harbour, Polly Tilly Bight, and Punta Gorda on the way. These buses leave from opposite the HB Warren supermarket in Coxen Hole.

There are hundreds of taxis and they can be bargained with. But ask the price in advance and if it seems high, ask another. Even if you agree on the price make sure you have the exact amount of the fare as some corrupt taxi drivers do not give back your change. Many taxies are "colectivo" or shared and will be stopping along the way. Prices from the airport are fixed during the day and negotiable at night. A cab from the airport to West Bay is US$25. Tipping is not expected by drivers. If you are looking for contact details for a reputable taxi driver during your stay, the roatan taxi directory is a community contributed list of drivers with ratings from other travelers. Taking a taxi with a reliable driver is highly recommended.

Renting scooters is an efficient way to see different areas of the island. The rental agencies will happily provide you with detailed maps and explanations on how to best see the island. Scooter rentals can be found on the main road in West End and West Bay. The daily rent is between USD25-35. As a guarantee against accidents agencies will want to swipe your credit card. Be careful as the roads have no shoulder and local drivers stop in the middle of the road, and may pass on curves. Expect poor road quality with potholes. Speed bumpers are also abound.

English is widely spoken, especially in the West End and West Bay communities and is the native language of many Roatanians of British and African descent (except for the Garifuna). Spanish is spoken natively by most residents and is the second language of many of the native English speakers. Spanish is the official language of Honduras and as such is the primary language of the school system. Garifuna is spoken by the Garifuna people who are descendants of the Kalipuna peoples of St. Vincent. There is also 'Island Talk' spoken by the native Caribbean people.

East end, if you are up for an adventure, visit the east end of the island past Oak Ridge to Camp Bay Beach the largest of all the Bay Island beaches. The road changes from pavement to dirt/gravel mix and continues on to Punta Blanca and Camp Bay. A 4x4 vehicle is not required for the journey and you'll see many driving compact cars and scooters. This end of the island is home to many locals and some expats as well as a few resorts, one that needs to be mentioned is Camp Bay Beach Beach Adventure Lodge wich is the only resort on Camp Bay Beach. It is also the home of the Tasty Tarpon restaurant and a place to gain free access to the beach with free parking and a depot for your east end adventure from snorkeling/ diving to fly fishing and Mangrove Forest boat or kayak tours. There are a few other interesting stops along the way such as Marble Hill Farms where wonderful local jams & jellies are made. Asylum bar & grill is on a palapa literally over the calm waters in Camp Bay which can sometimes feel like the restaurant at the end of the universe after the long journey of getting there. Luckily these places always have beer on ice and grilled food which makes the trip worth it. If you're looking to get off the beaten path and out of the tourist ridden West End, this is it.

Santa Helena located in Roatans municipal of Santos Guardiola, is a small secluded island 12 miles further east of Roatan. This off 'the beaten path' beautiful tropical paradise is a one mile by two mile island that is sparsely populated with indigenous people that still live life as it was in the 'Old Caribbean', unspoiled and uncommercialized from tourist related development, without electricity or government subsidised infrastructure. St. Helene is the epitome of a 'sleepy little fishing village'. Access to Helene is by private boat or passenger ferry service from Oak Ridge.

Garifuna Village Tour, in Punta Gorda

Iguana Farm, near French Harbor.

Mangrove Forest Kayak tour, at Camp Bay Beach Adventure Lodge

Marine Science Museum, at Anthony's Key Resort.

Oak Ridge, is a small village on the eastern end of the island. On arrival, you'll be offered water-taxi tours to the Hole-in-the-Wall restaurant, neighbouring communities, and around the harbour, but it's also pleasant to walk through the village, which has many brightly coloured wooden houses on stilts along the shore.

Pigeon Cayes, Two small deserted islands.

Punta Gorda, renting a scooter and driving to Punta Gorda takes about 1 hr each way, and goes through some beautiful countryside. It can be nice to get away from the touristy areas and get back into places that look and feel like Honduras. The town of Punta Gorda is friendly and you may run into a beach party if you are lucky.

Roatan Butterfly Garden

Whites Beach, is supposed to be beautiful.

Marine Park. The marine park is a protected area of reef stretching from West Bay to Sandy Bay and snorkeling and diving are good ways to see the marine life. Go out in a kayak, a boat, or just swim out from the shore. The reef is less than 100m from shore in many locations.edit

Saint Helene, [1]. Santa Helena located in Roatans municipal of Santos Guardiola, is a small secluded island 12 miles further east of Roatan. This one mile by two mile island is sparsely populated with indigenous people that still live life as it was in the 'Old Caribbean', unspoiled and uncommercialized from tourist related development, without electricity or government subsidised infrastructure. St. Helene is the epitome of a 'sleepy little fishing village'. edit

Roatan is known for its Scuba Diving. There are many dive shops all over the island, but the majority are located on the west side.

Coconut Tree Divers (Coconut Tree), Half Moon Bay, West End (Turn left at West End roundabout, shop is immediately on your left.), ☎+504 2445-4081 ("US:+1, coconuttreedivers@gmail.com), [2]. 8AM-5PM. The only PADI Career Development Center in Roatan. The shop offers 4 daily dives: the morning boat leaves at 9AM for 2 dives and returns at around 12:30PM. The afternoon dives go out at 1PM and 2.30PM respectively. Night dives are available every Tues & Thurs. The shop's 2nd boat, Wish-U- Were-Here, is dedicated for cruise ship visitors on various cruise ship schedules. 1 day experience program, PADI Discover Scuba Diving, for those who want to try scuba diving for the first time; inc. basic theory in the classroom, a short session in shallow confined water, followed by a 45-60 min dive in the afternoon. Friendly, experienced staff. Nitrox and Trimix are available. Snorkelers welcome.~US$40/dive. edit

Roatan Divers (Roatan Divers), West End (Next to Lighthouse restaurant.), ☎+504 9947 5611 (info@roatandiver.com), [3]. 8AM-5PM. PADI 5 star certified dive centre in West End. Smallest groups, with new equipment and experienced multilingual staff. Offering Nitrox from $3 extra per tank. 3 daily dives, starting at 9.00, 11.30 and 14.30, night dives on request. Prices include all dive rental equipment. All PADI, from Open water to professional level. Fast boats will get you to the dive sites faster, meaning less time on board, with more time in the water. Private dock, making boarding a breeze, and a hot shower after diving. From $35 per dive. edit

Tyll's Dive (Tyll's Dive Shop), West End (When you enter into West End turn left and we are across the street from The Blue Marlin (formley known as Purple Turtle)), ☎+504 9698 0416, [4]. 9AM-5PM. Scuba divers with a small family atmosphere. Caters to small groups of 8 or less. Offers 3 dives a day starting at 9AM, 11AM. and 2PM, six days a week, Sundays and night dives upon request. Prices include all dive rental equipment. Small dive classes are offered from Open Water to Dive Master. 1 on 1 dive instruction available, Crowd free diving, multi-lingual staff. All the dive Instructors are PADI Certified as well as emergency first aid responders.From $35 per dive. edit

Quality Time Divers (Quality Time Divers), West End ("When), ☎+504 2445 4182, [5]. 8AM-6PM. Private scuba diving charters. Customers pick the dive times and locations of their dives. Honduran owned and operated.From $65 per dive. edit

Barefoot Divers (Barefoot Divers), Brick Bay (Located mid-way between Coxen Hole and French Harbour, on the south side of the road, just east of the Coca Cola distributor, less than 10 minutes from the Mahogany Bay cruise ship port), ☎1-866-246-3706, [6]. 8am to 4pm. Valet diving, where we do the work, and you have the fun. Dives depart at 8:30, 10:30 and 2pm daily, night dives on request. PADI 5 Star IDC Center offering all levels of instruction including professional level. Green DM internships offered, with a focus on marine conservation."from. edit

Splash Inn Dive Shop (Splash Inn Dive Shop), Main Street, West End (In the center of West End on the Main Road, across the street and slightly past Tong's Thai Island Cuisine when coming from the roundabout.), ☎(+504) 9626-7919 (info@roatansplashinn.com), [7]. 7AM to 9:30PM. PADI certified dive shop located in the center of West End. The provides 3 daily dives and night dives upon request. Services 40 dive sites with 3 of their own high-speed boats. They offer many diving and diving combination packages with their affiliate restaurant for walk-in divers and divers who stay as guests at their hotel. ~US$40 per dive. (16.303469,-86.593946)edit

The fishing is good just off the reef in Roatan. Marlin, Barricuda, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and much more can be caught in these waters.

There is great snorkeling and diving to be found here and many dive shops to go out with and some people like to dive with the Dolphins at Anthony's Key

If you are a good swimmer, and keep an eye out for motorboats, you can swim straight out from west end towards the white buoys for about 200 m, you will arrive at a 10-30 ft deep reef that is great for snorkeling and freediving. Slightly further out the reef gets much deeper and you hit the wall.

Bahia Watersports, West End (between ronnies and luna beach), ☎+504 9994-5308 (US:+1 281 249-5712), [8]. 42' Hatteras Sportfish for charter. Deep sea fishing, diving, snorkeling, or take a trip to a nearby island like Utila or Cayos Cochinos. This boat has good penn reels and fighting chairs and the interior is fitted with couches, flat screen TV, dvd player, kitchen, bathroom. Also available for overnight charters.edit

You can walk along the beach to West Bay from West End in about 45 min, and can take a water taxi back if you like. They seem to stop running around sunset unfortunately, so make sure to catch them before it is too late. Parts of this walk are remote, so it's best to travel in a group.

Submarine Dive (Half Mile Dive), Half Moon Bay, West End, ☎+504 3359-2887 ("karl@stanleysubmarines.com"url="http://www.stanleysubmarines.com"). Karl Stanley has been designing, building, and piloting deep sea submersibles for over 20 years. He has logged over 1,300 dives and can take you to depths of 2,000 feet. Strives to provide cost-effective, direct access to the deep water for anyone who wishes to explore those depths. Tours from 1,000 feet to 2,000 feet for 1.5-4 hr. His operation is the cheapest submersible tourist operation in the world. You can visit the website for more details on trips and prices.$400-1,500. edit

Roatan Institute for Marine Science, Sandy Bay (inside Anthony's Key), [12]. In the past decade RIMS has established itself as a dedicated teaching institution. The facility is visited year-round by colleges, universities and high schools from abroad to study tropical marine ecosystems and the bottlenose dolphins housed at the facility. Many programs are for academic credit, some are in conjunction with other field research stations, and others are simply introductory courses to the ecology of coral reefs in the Caribbean.(latitude,longitude)edit

Spanish Lessons, West End (Main Street), ☎0050497269133. Spanish and English Lesson with Certified Teachers, wonderful time and extra activities in the Islands, spanishroatan@yahoo.com. edit

The local currency is the Lempira, but US dollars are accepted in almost all shops and restaurants, however, your change is mostly given in Honduran Lempiras, and the exchange rate varies from in each shop.

Local handicrafts abound and can be had for very little money. Look for Central American arts and crafts, brightly-painted pottery, wood carvings, costume jewelry, tee-shirts, cigars and clothing. Remember that the asking price should only be considered a jumping-off point for some downward haggling. It's expected and if you have the stomach for it, you'll likely end up with a final price somewhere around 40-50% lower.

West End has many gift shops. There are many tourist shops where you can buy t-shirts, hats, swim-ware, etc.

There are many great places to eat on Roatan, with the highest concentration of restaurants located in West End and West Bay. You can find traditional island food as well as delicious "north american" offerings, and seafood abounds - you can find top quality lobster for dinner for around US$15.

Asylum (La Sirena), Camp Bay Beach (Far northeastern end of the island past the main paved road), ☎+504 3320-6004 (jimmyasylum@hotmail.com), [15]. 9AM-9PM or whenever the drinking stops. A Beach Bar on the end of a 40 ft dock stretching into the waters. Offer fishing trips on the Cayuca boat. Reef snorkel a few hundred meters from the dock, bring your own snorkeling gear, or rent a package for $5 a day. Camp on the beaches of Asylum for free with your own equipment or rent a camping package for $5 a night. Local residents of Roatan can utilize the camping packages for free. Asylum's Mermaid Grill will cook any fish you catch and prepare a meal for you.moderate. edit

Cafe Escondido, West End (Above West End Divers), [17]. Fresh daily specials and a small menu of sandwiches, rice bowls, and more. Second floor deck overlooks sea.$5-10. edit

Dix Halfway Inn, West End (Behind baptist church in Halfmoon Bay), [18]. Best location in West End with ocean on both sides and an amazing view. Seafood is exceptional with experienced chefs. Ceviche is one of the best ones in the island. You dont want to miss the Jerk Wings and the Philly Cheesesteak if you are looking for different options.$5-22. edit

Gio's, French Harbor. One of the nicer dining experiences on the island. It's a longtime mainstay for expats and islanders who can afford to dine out. Seafood is the specialty of course.

Hole in the Wall, via Jonesville (You must take a small water taxi from Jonesville). All-you-can-eat lobster and steak on Sun and Wed. This restaurant is a hidden gem on the island. It is very popular with the people who own vacation homes on the island. It is low-key, and has some of the best food offered on the islandedit

Roatan Rum Company, Rum Point (Main road half way between West End and West Bay). Offering visitors complimentary Rum Cake treats while overlooking the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean from high atop "Rum Point" at The Rum Runners Bar and Patio hang'in with Captain Jack the resident Pirate. Rum everything is their motto Original Roatan Rum Cake, Rum inspired Sweet Treasures and a Rum Infused Hot & BBQ sauces featuring the “Saucy Girls". Free Samples in the Gift Shop. Complimentary Pirate Hats and Swords for the "Wackiest" photo ops in Paradise.edit

Roatan boasts a wide array of experiences for night life depending on your taste. Since the arrival of cruise ships, prices have risen somewhat and restaurants and bars cater to cruise passengers as well as North American and European tourists. These types of establishments are relatively easy to find as they are mostly located in and around the West End. Prices here are generally higher than in most other places on the island.

The best part about drinking in the west end is the pub crawl that occurs almost every night. Its virtually mandatory to start at Sundowners and enjoy drinks whilst watching the sun go down over the beautiful bay in front. When Sundowners shuts at 10PM the whole bar shifts about 50 m down the street to kick on at the Purple Turtle where you can enjoy live music out the back. The Purple Turtle closes at midnight and from here most people continue on to the Nova Bar or the Twisted Toucan's will be the joint to party at and where you will meet most of the locals in the region this being a favorite haunt. Most people go home from here but if you really are feeling like an adventure grab a group of friends and head down the beach to FuBar.

Hip Hop. Until late. Local outdoor dance club on the hill. Mostly a younger crowd and night owls. Outdoor club on the hill. Plays mostly Reggaeton. Cheap local beer and liquor served in red plastic cups. Outhouse style bathrooms with toilets.edit

Turtle Shack Cafe (Turtlegrass), Calabash Bight (east of Oak Ridge), ☎+504 89507588, [24]. A water access only restaurant on the largest bay on Roatan. Seafood gumbo to cheeseburgers, cold Honduran beer and fruity island drinks. Boat transportation provided from Oak Ridge. Also a great stop for those on the mangrove tour.Meals $6-8. (16.24.02 N,86.20.22 W)edit

The Thirsty Turtle, West Bay (Bananarama), [25]. Beachfront Bar on West Bay Beach. At night they have live music, crab races, and other activities. Good place to grab a beer and drink it in the sea.edit

Mayoka Lodge, Sandy Bay Road (15 minutes from airport), ☎15618077138, [26]. Always Open. Welcome to Roatan! Experience the magic of Mayoka Lodge Mayoka Lodge is a luxurious 6,500 sq. ft. beachfront boutique hotel, situated on Roatan’s pristine and unspoiled northern coast, in the Western Caribbean. This six-suite exclusive hotel combines the luxury of a private location with personalized service and attention to details. Mayoka is a peaceful oasis of beauty and tranquility, where guests will enjoy the soothing sounds of the nearby surf, gentle trade-wind breezes, breathtaking sunsets and a spectacular panoramic vista of the turquoise Caribbean Sea. We offer an ideal setting for romantic getaways and honeymoons, family reunions and corporate retreats.$395/night. (16.322,-86.578)edit

There are excellent accommodations ranging from US$4-$400 per night. Condos are available as are beach cabanas.

Amarradero apartments, Terra Chula (Jonesville Point), [27]. checkin: after 11; checkout: 10. On east, between Oakridge and Jonesville, near best beaches on island. Beautiful quiet place for romantic holiday, great for honeymoon. Nearby Hole in the Wall restaurant. Each apartment with double bed, bathroom, fully equiped kitchen,AC, WiFi, living area and terrace with stunning view. Absolute romance in Caribbean. Availability and more information about( info@amarradero.cz )from 52USD for apartment. edit

Bananarama[52], Clean bungalows on a beautiful beach, free use of kayaks, restaurant, breakfast is included.

The Beach House, West End (Half Moon Bay, on the beach at the entrance of West End), ☎+504 9971 7146, [29]. checkin: 1pm; checkout: 12:00. The Beach House is a four suite luxury boutique hotel right on the beach on Half Moon Bay. Each suite is fitted with a fully equipped kitchen and private beachfront balcony with dining and sun loungers, TV, DVD, Wi-Fi, Room service from The Landing Bar and Tapas menu.US$95-150. edit

Blenny house, West end, Roatan (North-east side of West End, ask taxi driver), ☎+504 3303 2328, [30]. checkin: 03/15/2014; checkout: 3/22/2014. Jenny offers remote cabins for two people and a full family house for 6, but possibly more people. The accommodation is on the quiet end of West End on Roatan. So the noise from nightlife is far away. The location is beautiful. The cabins offer a double bed, private bathroom, porch with ocean view and outside kitchen. The family house has two nicely decorated bedrooms with bathroom in each. Upstairs is a huge living area and surreal ocean view terrace. It has a kitchen with oven, microwave, cooking facilities, dishwasher, etc. Jenny is a good host and she will make your stay is comfortable.US$50-60 for cabin, US$1000-1500 per wk for house. (16.30943076424597,-86.59419536590576)edit

Coconut Tree Hotel, [53]. Great accommodations for travelers on a budget. All cabins have A/C and a refrigerator. Cabins in Westend and Westbay. Dorms available to Coconut Tree Divers[54] customers.

Coral Vista Villas, West End, ☎+1-855-288-7006, [32]. Located on a peninsula in the heart of West End, the five Coral Vista villas provide an oasis of luxury, right on the water and just steps from the energy and variety of Roatan's most popular village. These four-bedroom homes are perfect for extended families as well as groups of friends. Each one has AC, WiFi, private pool, multiple balconies and high-end furnishings.edit

Las Verandas, ☎855-224-6620 (info@las-verandas.com), [37]. checkin: 3:00pm; checkout: 12:00pm. Las Verandas captures the essence of Roatan with its deep blue skies, white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and sunset views. Las Verandas will provide accommodations for even the most discerning guests on the golf course, The Black Pearl. Pete and Perry Dye’s Championship Golf Course will be in addition to assorted water activities, including world-class diving, snorkeling and shallow or deep-water fishing. (16.377277,-86.464055)edit

Mango Creek Lodge, Port Royal (In Roatan's East End and accessible only by water), ☎+504 9723 1424, [38]. Eco lodge offering diving, fly-fishing and eco adventures. The lodge has access to some of Roatan's healthiest reef. Great base for exploring the caves of Helene, hiking the island of Morat and visiting the pristine Pigeon Cayes. Accommodation is in over-the-water cabanas each with a private dock, swim ladder and hammock.edit

West Bay B & B, [42]. Clean, quiet, and affordable rooms located just one block from the west bay beach. A/C, TV, DVDs to borrow, beach gear to rent, internet cafe. The owner Glen is fantastic and very accommodating, he also cooks breakfast every morning.edit

Roatan Backpackers' Hostel, Sandy Bay, Roatan by Solgas and Roland Hardware, ☎504-9714-0413, [44]. checkin: 1; checkout: 11. A fun, friendly hostel with dorms with shared kitchen as well private options with their own bathrooms and kitchens, located in Sandy Bay. A 3 min walk from the beach, with exceptional snorkeling a 200 meter swim out. The hostel grounds include pool, patio, oceanview lizard lounge and garden pergola. It is an eco-hostel with primarily solar energy as well as solar hot water. Special dive pricing offered to hostel guests at Octopus Divers.$10.00. (16.327167,-86.567397)edit